VERBALLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

verbally

adverb

Definition of verbally

as in vocally

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Recent Examples of verbally Where we’re headed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has declared war on inflation, committing (at least verbally) to take tough action to get prices under control. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 A day after the website went live on July 22, Gupta says people called him from unknown numbers, verbally abusing him and threatening him with violence. — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026 Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 That was the song that Beyoncé wanted to cover, Dolly gave her blessing, even shows up on the album to verbally give her blessing. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verbally

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The tour resumed June 14 in Chelsea, England, and continued through a July 18 gig in Valdosta, Georgia – including three nights at the Hollywood Bowl – even though Love was still struggling vocally.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
The crowd—not overly boisterous but vocally enthusiastic—is hip and serious about good pizza.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of vocally

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As the fan base collectively shakes their heads at the start of this season, and audibly shows their frustration at the first home game of the season, could the thought of keeping sustainability at the head coach position change in Green Bay?

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Shabazz started packing up his video equipment and swore audibly at officers several more times.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of audibly

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Trump said, then took a detour to bash the practice of cashless bail, wondering aloud if that were part of the problem.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026
Wever herself was in Dunham’s 2010 film, Tiny Furniture, and read an excerpt of her memoir aloud for The New Yorker.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

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